Will the City pay to remove a tree or shrub?

Tree removal on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Tree removal on public property may be completed at the City’s expense if approved by the City Service-Safety Director.

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1. What is the City right-of-way?
2. What do I do if I want to remove a tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens?
3. What are the consequences if I remove any tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?
4. Will the City pay to remove a tree or shrub?
5. What do I do if I want to prune a tree or shrub on any public area of the City of Athens?
6. What are the consequences if I prune any tree or shrub on any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?
7. Will the City pay to prune a tree or shrub?
8. How do I determine if a tree is on any public area?
9. What do I do if a tree or tree limb falls on my property/house/car?
10. Can I prune trees on my property (i.e., not on the City’s right-of-way)?
11. What do I do if I want to plant a tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens?